Cook County Lifestyle
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Dining events: Sullivan's serves up summer surf & turf specialJul 27, 2015 6:00 am - Sullivan's summer fling Experience Sullivan's Steakhouse's summer fling at the Lincolnshire location. Now through Labor Day, chef Brian Gray cooks up the summer fli...
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Walk for PKD fights genetic kidney diseaseJul 27, 2015 6:00 am - The PKD Foundation represents hope for those affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD), one of the most common, life-threatening genetic diseases. The annual Walk for ...
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1966 convertible was always loved, but rarely drivenJul 27, 2015 5:45 am - It's hard to know what vehicles will be collectible. The original owner of this 1966 Ford Fairlane XL500, Robert Bruno, took a chance and figured his ride would be desir...
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Who serves the best chicken wings in the 'burbs?Jul 27, 2015 5:30 am - A Schaumburg restaurant was declared the king of wings Sunday, taking home the big prize in the 15th Annual Wingfest and Bags Tournament in Schaumburg. The event, which ...
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Offer to donate kidney leads to PKD diagnosisJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - My name is Amy Manelli. I was born and raised in Northbrook and currently live on the North Side of Chicago with my husband and our two daughters, Quinn and Nicole. I f...
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Fighting disease brings community togetherJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - Ten years ago, my dad was given the best gift imaginable - a new kidney. This gift was given to our family by Kris Bodendick, a family friend who gave so much without as...
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Volunteer spreads word about kidney donationsJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - My name is Candi Zitzka. I'm 27 and live in Downers Grove. In 2012, I donated my kidney to my uncle who suffered from PKD. The reason I decided to become a donor was bec...
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Wheaton casting director can spot 'it' factorJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - Ta'Rhonda Jones, a Chicago rapper with no professional acting experience, came in to Simon Casting hoping to get a small role on the hit TV show "Empire." But when casti...
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Elmhurst family keeps on fighting diseaseJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - My name is Salvatore (Sonny) Raguso. I live in Elmhurst and I have polycystic kidney disease (PKD). When I was about 5 years old, my father became very ill, and he was ...
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District 214 creates education foundation, alumni councilJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is launching an education foundation and alumni advisory council this fall in its continuing efforts to increase community en...